The Exiles playing at Nyon Rive Jazzy festival on 14 July 2022
Some of you know about local band The Exiles already, but for those that don't, we asked Colin Colvin to give us some additional information, "The Exiles arrived from the UK and Sweden with much semi-professional experience and were brought together through different contacts. Not being Swiss and living in Switzerland initially inspired the name ‘The Expats’ but ‘The Exiles’ came along soon afterwards and seemed cooler!"
Formed in Nyon in September 2010, The Exiles perform cover songs plus their original compositions but now mainly focus on their own compositions. This is not their day jobs, and they do this as a passion.
Oliver (left) - from Stirling (Scotland) skis & jogs, likes cheese & bacon toasties, Tartan Special, fan of Queen: plays guitar
Col (middle) - from London (England) into hiking, football, Frank Lloyd Wright, souris d'agneau, London Pride, fan of The Beatles: vox & plays bass
Henrik (right) - from Luleå (Sweden) skis & bikes, likes Big Macs, Tartegnin Clos de Roussillon, fan of Rush: plays drums
What has been the inspiration behind your musical style?
A mix of many different rock and pop artists who have created great melodies have created the sound of The Exiles.
How has the pandemic changed/influenced your creative side?
We were a covers band before the pandemic but always played a few compositions well received by the public. Our concerts were cancelled due to Covid so we took the opportunity to create many new songs with strong melodies. This then gave us the confidence to drop our cover song repertoire and the gamble has paid off. The public are really enjoying our efforts when hearing them for the first time. We're getting great feedback after our shows.
What is the biggest obstacle The Exiles have had to overcome apart from the pandemic?
Getting our "feet in the door" during the first year - so persuading pub and bar managers to put us on for the first time without having demos to play them.
What are The Exiles plans for the future?
To continue being creative and play more concerts. We also hope to find a good manager who can get us more bookings.
What is your favorite song you play and why?
Currently it’s a song called “Eden”. The creative process was relatively quick for this one and it's getting a great reaction from the public.
What we have been told about The Exiles
"I’m impressed by how passionate The Exiles are about their music. They put in their all and they love what they do. They do a great job doing covers but have now progressed to writing their own songs, beautiful compositions. Talented and nice, approachable folks, down to earth, authentic and sincere. It’s always a treat to go listen to them. Always an enjoyable experience." Kim Bill
Nyon Rive Jazzy festival, July 2022
Don't miss out on their next gigs. Check the website link below for up-to-date events.
Saturday, 5 November 2022
21h-23h
Base Bar
Avenue de Sevelin 46
1004 Lausanne
December 2022 or January 2023
Possible gig in Nyon (tbc)
Private parties
The Exiles may also be hired to play at private parties but no longer play any hits (well, they might play a couple, Colin says).
